If you’ve found out you are pregnant, it’s best to see a midwife as soon as possible.
You can book an appointment directly with a midwife service without seeing a GP first.
Pregnancy Self-Referral
If you are more than six weeks pregnant you can now book your maternity care directly for maternity services by completing one of the following hospitals self-referral form.
Urgent 24/7 Maternity Triage Line
The Call a Midwife 24/7 urgent maternity triage line is available to anyone who:
- is 16 weeks pregnant or more
- has an urgent maternity or newborn related concern that needs immediate midwifery advice
- has not been discharged by their community midwife
Call: 0300 123 5473
Their midwives will assess your concerns, give advice and direct you to further care if needed. If your maternity or newborn concern is not urgent, please speak to your community midwife.
Choosing the right help for you and your baby
The poster below gives some further information on choosing the right help for you and your baby:
